To make the best use of our charitable funds we award grants which are cost effective solutions based upon the individual disabled persons mobility needs and not wants. Husband just rang Motability grants, after having been told last week that it was an instant, on the phone, decision, only to be told that in fact it was still a paper form with an 8-12 week wait for the decision. Our Access to Mobility Grant Funding Programmes have been created to support our vision: that no disabled person shall be disadvantaged due to poor access to transportation. So I ended up with the C4 Cactus which was a lovely car and I was sad to have to change it after 2 years but I started to really struggle getting in and out of it. Alternatively, please contact Charitable Grants on 0800 500 3186. my grant got approved last quarter for the full AP.this quarter the AP for some of the cars has dropped by 500would I be able to use the remain extra 500 on adding some extras to the car ? Motabilitys charitable grants are awarded for vehicles that meet the disabled persons mobility needs and not wants. Help includes grants towards Advance Payments for cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), driving lessons and adaptations. For our disabled users, this can be very limiting and can leave people feeling isolated. Find out more about the help we can offer through Access to Mobility Grant Funding: We can provide grants towards the cost of up to 40 hours driving lessons through an approved instructor, to help a disabled person pass their driving test. Please try again later. 0000013930 00000 n Toggle item: Can I learn to drive in my vehicle and get financial help for this? Always remember anyone can post on the MSE forums, so it can be very different from our opinion. I cant believe how much she kept shutting me down. Motability Scheme Customers grant phone number: About Transitional Support Grant Programme, Additional Transitional Support Grant Programme. Receive all the latest news and information about Scope, Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member, https://www.motability.org.uk/charitable-grants/, tell us how we can make the community better, Safeguarding Has anyone applied for a Motability Grant. Some of these grants are condition-based, while others are community-based. Well they could well say if thats the case, you have to get an ev, even though you might have no off street parking for charging. We are experiencing unprecedented demand and we are working hard to process applications as quickly as possible. However, you will very likely be without a car until the car of your choice becomes available. Transportation options that provide the best possible value for money. This M.S site is a charity to help those in need, British Legion has a charity too. I said you are joking a 1960s Mini is bigger than a C1 I said ok thanks for nothing. Ask Vets First. Im quite happy to report a very different experience, Dante. Hi Gordon, I got a 44 because I have had home adaptations and I cant really move. Please forgive my ignorance, whats a wav ? If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. Veteran Programs . Buyers who add eligible mobility-related equipment to a . I really need some advice about a grant. Our estimated lead time is ten weeks for us to commence a review of your application. 0000009991 00000 n But you've got the love I need to see me through. Then I found out on one of the Motability groups on Facebook around the same time a woman was given the 650 ap for the same car. Unfortunately because I now need a wav and cant afford the upfront payment needed to apply for a grant- but coming across ridiculousness. It came across as passive and just lack of empathy, Thank you! GTM-PJVVP4G>m_auth=L7pqHjIITMaGglGDt4-2Vw>m_preview=env-2>m_cookies_win=x. This is because your Case Manager will consider your individual circumstances. Our last two cars had DPFs and we never had an issue with them. The hire period is 4 years in W.A.Vs and 3 years for non adapted vehicles. Thank you for your reply, No i didn't test drive the car or even saw the car as dealership didn't have one available, I have been using the same dealership for quite a few years and always dealt with the same person, he knows my disability situation and being that he is the professional I went by his advise. If you would like to reschedule your appointment, please call our Field Administration Team on 01279 632282. Documents can be emailed tograntsteam@motability.org.uk. TT 0800 500 3186, Motability Scheme Customers grant phone number: 70h,d0Xz00,``4fyE0t.00$`VB ` 7$ endstream endobj 328 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[50 238]/Length 31/Size 288/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream I wrote a letter of complaint and emailed never bothered to reply though. If you work, or retired, H.R or Pensions may help. All grant applications are means-tested to make sure Motability supports those most in need of a charitable grant and that they help as many people as possible with the charitable funds available. 0000026055 00000 n thet werent open to my views very wrong practice and against the social model of disability, and with no respect of my expert by experience / lived experience of my disability and health conditions, and those in context of a very experienced disabled driver. It came across as passive and just lack of empathy, The case manager is the one that works with they have a manager above them. Has anyone applied for a grant and the car that they ended up with met all their requirements to such an extent that they wanted another one at the end of the lease..were they granted the same model if it was still available. I also sent in a letter from my GP which explained a few things including that as I live in the middle of a field in the Yorkshire Dales I would find it hard to get out in the winter. @T!LZjL)#)keYzQ!Nd6'*uSp8;>S>'_o>x A%Ho jj&/$pI~s+*(,Td 36`9LIjxK9Jx@)|}|Oa)8qOGR!10=e FAE\F^S)4@i=d If you already have a Scheme vehicle, you might be able to extend your lease for up to two more years. We use cookies to improve user experience, and analyse website traffic. I think she was case manager, she said she would send me a list of cars in 5 working days but it has been 3 weeks now. Good luck Charlotte (or Charley) Chrissie X greenhouse 20 December 2020 08:49 #6 by kezo; VW Tiguan delivery time by Mike; The kona electric delivery time thread and general Kona EV discussion by Capuchin; Picked Up New Car by . But they have just told me i cant do that, but someone else managed to do so? If you are unable to email them, you can post us copies but please do not send originals as we are unable to return them. Had a call from Motability grants team, pleasant young lady said she will look at suitable cars and compile a list. Once your application has been received, there may be a delay before a dedicated case manager is able to contact you to discuss it. Applications that Motability considers do not meet their funding priorities will not receive grant funding. Our ATS Grants Programme can support you if, following a disability benefit reassessment, you are no longer eligible for the Motability Scheme and cannot meet the cost of a replacement vehicle or the adaptations you need. If you would like to apply for a Charitable Grant, please contact us on 0800 500 3186 and keep your National Insurance number at hand. Any grants administered through the Motability must be secured before you order your car. 0000024936 00000 n This is essential to ensure we support as many beneficiaries as possible with the charitable funds available. If you would like to find out more about the grants available from Motability and how to apply please visit motability.org.uk. @Laura request to speak to the manager and explain your case to them and state you dont want to find the vehicles they offer unsuitable,which would require an early termination. 0000025056 00000 n 0300 123 3350. The version of the browser you are using is no longer supported. iVW ~B$n@yl)$jj?GH_l ' I3 endstream endobj 301 0 obj [/Separation/All/DeviceCMYK<>] endobj 302 0 obj <>stream I fully endorse the grants programme but the charity that runs it needs to review the way they operate. Warning. I need a car we can keep for 5 years without an early termination so her comfort is important to me as it can limit her pain she then reminded me i use measurements and thats that couldnt believe how much she kept shutting me down. Yes, when reviewing your applications, we will talk to you about the people who will need to travel with you on a regular basis, so that we can determine who we need to consider as part of the application. Please contact your Case Manager using the telephone number provided within your award letter. If you apply for a Charitable Grant, Motability will look at your everyday mobility needs. Theyre not just for hospital appointments. Please note that there is increased demand for Charitable Grants at this time therefore it may take us longer than usual to get back to you. Once an application has begun, the relevant Case Manager will be given the posted documents. Our Motability Scheme-Related Grant Programmes provide financial support to disabled people who want to join the Motability Scheme but who need help with the cost of Advance Payments and adaptations. Hko0#OHmJ&LQ1u%tk+&nxp\,- 5lv~gm[puz$y5;MP7gG#sT350( 'up`[km$Ag= Yh2a0fbVF90_p)F%|R)OBsB CM}kZ%F_X(\$f@r 0000026346 00000 n Our Mobility Driving Advisor will update the Case Manager who is considering your application with their findings. The other cars they offered were Seat Ateca 44 (was on my list but rejected at test drive as I found the seats uncomfortable) and Skoda Kodiaq 44 (rejected as mpg way too low). So I gave them a list of 3 cars and they gave me a list of 3 cars, I ordered it last week and it should be here in July. On top of that you could be waiting several months and more for another car. This is because when you apply for a grant, a Case Manager will consider your individual circumstances and confirm which vehicles the charity is prepared to fund based on your mobility needs, not wants. Please visit motability.co.uk/contact to speak to a Scheme advisor. Got the 1st ever DPF blockage, then another, then another. despite being offered a grant before they gave me the choice of 3 cars they thought best for me they did not take into consideration the shortlist of cars (Id researched, refined, visited showrooms and had at least two test drives resulting in my top 3 short list based on my needs for access, my disability and other conditions. Motability grant/advice - Which Mobility Car Forum Motability grant/advice This topic has 20 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago by kezo. When I applied for a grant I was asked to put forward my case for cars that suited my needs and why. For this reason, we will only consider increasing a grant award to speed up delivery of a vehicle in exceptional circumstances, such as when the beneficiary has a life-limiting condition. 0000011455 00000 n When it is time for your application to be considered, your dedicated case manager will contact you to discuss your needs. Yes it is very political sadly. I had an advisor tell me she only takes into accounts the height of a vehicle and measurements. Editor, Marcus Herbert. Some of these grants are condition-based, while others are community-based. Contact a dealer near you to see what they can do for you. We often link to other websites, but we can't be responsible for their content.

Citreon usually have comfy seats, especially their bigger ones. All grant applications are means-tested to ensure Motability supports those most in need of a charitable grant to ensure they help as many beneficiaries as possible with the charitable funds available. Children aged 3-15 years old have their National Insurance number or reference number at the top of their Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance award letter. Travelling with Confidence Grant Programme, Reducing Barriers to Driving Grant Programme, Inclusive travel: learning and innovation. This grant is for War Pensioners, if you receive the War Pension Mobility Allowance and need an automatic or semi automatic transmission car on the Motability Scheme, there is a non means tested grant available of upto 660 which is to cover the difference in the advance payment between a manual and automatic car of the same make/model. Motability are correct that they can charge you up to 250 admin charges to cancel your lease. despite being offered a grant before they gave me the choice of 3 cars they thought best for me . Charities and organisations can apply to Motability for grants worth between 100,000 and 4 million. Also, any paperwork that only shows appointments is actively discouraged on the PIP/DLA application forms, so its likely a similarity for Motability vehicles, definitely worth checking! Motability offers grants to disabled people who may need help towards the costs of their transportation needs. Motability grant This topic has 33 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated 2 months, 1 week ago by Laura. Read our news story about this change. This means that it may take us longer to answer the phone. My car is falling to pieces and means I will have to cancel my order I am boring money from a family member to pay for the advance payment of what suits my needs and wait 40 weeks instead of 27 weeks. If you do have a vehicle, once your grant application has been received, there will be a delay before a dedicated Case Manager is able to contact you to discuss it. I have a few questions about motability, and thought this would be the place to ask. Creator Topic February 17, 2021 at 6:03 pm #140381 Reply Laura I have applied for a motability grant. Our Motability Scheme-Related Grant Programmes provide financial support to disabled people who want to join the Motability Scheme but who need help with the cost of Advance Payments and adaptations. The California Department of Veterans Affairs is anorganization dedicated to helping veterans learn about the state and federal benefits they are entitled to receive and how to claim them. For applications completed online, you will get an automated reply to let you know that it has been successfully submitted. Veterans Assistance Foundation specifically identifies and addresses the issues faced by veterans who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness and provides transitional housing, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention services, and access to benefit services for veterans and their families. 0000173614 00000 n 0000008891 00000 n We currently have the following grant programmes available through Access to Mobility Grant Funding: Contact Motability, the Charity, on 0800 500 3186 to be considered for funding through one of our grant programmes. thet werent open to my views very wrong practice and against the social model of disability, and with no respect of my expert by experience / lived experience of my disability and health conditions, and those in context of a very experienced disabled driver. Motability Scheme Customers grant phone number: Supporting Documents Guide (PDF 246.7 KB). If you have already qualified for high rate PIP, then a W.A.V. They agreed to this and the list of cars they gave were just electric. Our Access to Mobility Grant Programmes provide financial help towards mobility support for disabled people, outside of the Motability Scheme. Our funding is limited and therefore we can only help those most in need. The majority of beneficiaries will not need to make any contribution to their vehicle, however if you choose to order a vehicle that costs more than the agreed grant award, then we may contact you to better understand your requirements. During busy periods, such as at this current time, it may take ten weeks for your application to be assigned to a Case Manager. I received a phone call from an assessor - said it wouldnt take long and fired questions like a gatling gun!! I felt that way when I applied for a grant at the end of the three-year lease and four-year lease turned down for bothand on both occasion I felt the person dealing with the application really didnt understand my needs or disabilities. I think she was case manager, she said she would send me a list of cars in 5 working days but it has been 3 weeks now. . For this you will need to ring them again and speak to them. Do you still drive yourself or need ,2 other named drivers? We will do everything we can to contact you via your preferred method to keep you up to date with developments. I've always found them extremely helpful. I currently have a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 44 and live in the Cairngorms in Scotland. Motability is a Registered Charity in England and Wales number 299745 and a Registered Charity in Scotland number SC050642 and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, reference number 736309. 82/" 6cGP(*AjP` I!y We had a diesel before our Motablity car, it was a nightmare 30 mile round trips to clear the DPF several times it ended up going in for a forced regeneration when a motorway run failed. I have had diesels for the my last 3 cars, but when covid hit and with other life events happening that changed our driving habits. I applied for a grant and found it a wonderful experience. General Motors is offering financial assistance and specialized equipment to disabled customers through General Mobility. 0000025501 00000 n Please note that there is increased demand for Charitable Grants at this time and therefore it may take us longer than usual to get back to you. 0000007628 00000 n Post is being processed and being dealt with by our teams. If, after considering your application, we believe you are able to afford to make a contribution towards the vehicle yourself, we may make this a condition of your grant award. My husband drove me to 3 main dealers. 0000001748 00000 n Check Motability site and double check the person you've dealt with fully understands the Motability rules. 0000034862 00000 n They didnt even go into details of my needs. Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Grants are awarded in line with Motabilitys policies and following thorough consideration of the information submitted in the application. I use an electric wheelchair full time, I can't weight bear in the slightest, and have extremely limited upper body movement. We applied for a grant 2 years and requested going to electric due to it being such a smooth and calm drive as my partner suffers from anxiety. Anyway was put on hold they guy came back he said he spoken to Grants and they said you could have a C1 for Nil AP. 700 SW Higgins Ave. Ste. 0000001136 00000 n Form Container - footer-email-hidden-form,footer-email-hidden-form, Enter your location to see vehicles and dealers in your area. BraunAbility is not affiliated with any organization listed and does not profit from the use of any business listed herein. Wait for your case manager to call you with an update on your application. Copyright www.whichmobilitycar.co.uk. I mean if the car meets all your requirements and they are still available how could the grants team say .nah you cant have that you are having this instead.

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